Lewandowski to leave Barcelona as 'mission is complete'

"After four years full of challenges and hard work, it's time to move on. I leave with the feeling that the mission is complete. Four seasons, three championships."

"The Poland international has had a number of injuries over the past year and started only 15 league games this season. He made a late appearance in last weekend's Clasico win over Real Madrid which saw Barca confirmed as champions, but his goal in the 2-1 win at Osasuna earlier in the month helped set them up for the title success."

"He spoke with the team, said goodbye, and that it was a great time for him here in Barcelona. I've worked with Robert now for years, and we won together nine [trophies] - all the titles I've won were with him. For me it's a privilege to work with him. He's a professional player."

"I've worked with Robert now for years, and we won together nine [trophies] - all the titles I've won were with him. For me it's a privilege to work with him. He's a professional player. Every day he gave the best with his body to be at the highest level. He's a perfect role model for young players - a fantastic human, but also a world-class player. This is why he's still playing at this level."

Robert Lewandowski will leave Barcelona at the end of his contract this summer. He joined from Bayern Munich in 2022 and scored 119 goals in 191 games. He helped Barcelona win three La Liga titles, including the current season, and the 2025 Copa del Rey. Lewandowski said he feels the mission is complete after four seasons and three championships. Injuries limited him over the past year, including only 15 league starts this season. He made a late appearance in the Clasico win over Real Madrid and scored in a 2-1 win at Osasuna that supported the title run. His final game will be against Real Betis, with Hansi Flick confirming he will start.

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